Program Overview

The HIV burden in NITHA communities continues to increase, and in response to this the NITHA HIV Strategy 2015-2020 was developed. The HIV strategy coordinator coordinates the implementation of the NITHA HIV Strategy focusing on promotion of HIV knowledge and awareness, holistic care and support, prevention and harm reduction, surveillance and research.

Program Goals & Objectives:

To decrease the rates of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in NITHA partner communities. The role of the HIV Strategy Coordinator includes:

  • Act as a resource person to support a strategic approach to building capacity with respect to strategies that addresses HIV/AIDS and related conditions.
  • Work collaboratively with Partner HIV Strategy Coordinators, Saskatchewan HIV Collaborative, Regional Health Authorities and other stakeholders to implement the NITHA HIV Strategy.
  • Familiarize NITHA and partner organizations with the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy and identify relevant gaps and opportunities for strengthening NITHA’s participation.
  • Support contact investigation and case management.
  • Plan and deliver capacity building workshops (point-of-care testing, monitoring and evaluation) for member communities.

For contact information, please visit our staff page.

Resources
Policies and Procedures

Policy and Procedure for Point of Care Testing
Procedure for Collection and Shipment of Blood by Dried Spot Testing

Web Links

AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan
All Nations Hope Network
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
Canadian AIDS Society
Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (CANAC)
CATIE (Canada’s Source for HIV and Hep C Information)
Native Youth Sexual Health Network (Facebook)
Nine Circles Community Health Centre
Public Health Agency of Canada – HIV and AIDS
Saskatchewan HIV HCV Nursing Education Organization (Facebook)
SK HIV Collaborative
United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) Strategy
World AIDS Day

Educational Material

HIV and AIDs in NITHA Summary Report for 2005-2015
HIV is different now – Get Tested (Poster)
SK HIV Collaborative Work Plan – Summary – April 2017
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Presentation

Documents and Forms (Private)

NITHA HIV Workplan for 2017-2018
Application or Renewal for a Licence to Operate a Medical Laboratory – 2017 for NITHA
Harm Reduction Supplies Request Form
Hepatatis B and C Contact Form
Hepatitis B C and D Notification Form
HIV Contact List Form 2016 REV.pdf
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Presentation

Events

There are currently no events scheduled at this time.